Civil Engineering (BS)
Intended Program Outcomes
Upon graduation, civil and environmental
engineering students will be able to apply
knowledge of mathematics through differential
equations and probability and statistics.
Upon completion of the course of instruction,
the student will be able to design and conduct
field and laboratory experiments, as well as to
critically analyze and interpret data in more
than one of the recognized civil engineering
areas.
Upon completion of the course of instruction,
the student will be able to solve and formulate
civil and environmental engineering problems.
Direct and Indirect Methods
Criteria for Success
Methods of Assessment
Direct Criteria for Success:
On an average, 100% of the students enrolled in EGN 3512, Engineering
Mechanics will be able to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and
engineering by scoring 70 points or better on the assigned Student
Learning Task for this outcome used to assess their performance in the
course.
Direct Assessment Method(s):
Student Learning Tasks
As determined by selected homework assignments, all CEE engineering
students in the Engineering Mechanics course are required:
- to identify and formulate an engineering solution
- to use pertinent mathematical methods to analyze the problem
Indirect Criteria for Success:
Exit Interviews should indicate that 70% of the students agree they are well
prepared to apply math, science and engineering principles to modern
engineering problems.
Indirect Assessment Method(s):
Analysis of exit survey for every CEE student before graduation
Direct Criteria for Success:
On an average, 100% of the students enrolled in EES 3040L
Environmental Science Lab will demonstrating the ability to design and
conduct field and laboratory experiments by scoring 70 points or better on
their assigned Student Learning Task for this outcome used to assess
their performance in the course.
Direct Assessment Method(s):
Student Learning Tasks
Method(s): behavioral observations, class performance or presentation, and
course embedded assignments (often in tandem with exam question banks).
Indirect Criteria for Success:
Exit Interviews should indicate that 70% of the students agreed they are
well prepared to design and conduct field and laboratory experiments, as
well as to critically analyze and interpret data in engineering courses
Direct Criteria for Success:
On an average, 100% of the CEE students in CGN 4802: Senior Design
will demonstrate the ability to formulate a clear design solution to a real life
engineering design problem by scoring 70 points or better on their
assigned Student Learning Task for this outcome used to assess their
performance in the course. This course was chosen because it is the
capstone course which applies design concepts from the major proficiency
areas.
Indirect Criteria for Success:
Exit Interviews should indicate that 70% of the students agreed they were
Indirect Assessment Method(s):
Analysis of exit survey for every CEE student before graduation
Direct Assessment Method(s):
Student Learning Tasks
Method(s): behavioral observations, class performance or presentation, and
course embedded assignments (often in tandem with exam question banks).
Indirect Assessment Method(s):
Analysis of exit survey for every CEE student before graduation
Intended Program Outcomes
Direct and Indirect Methods
Criteria for Success
Methods of Assessment
well prepared to identify, formulate and solve civil and environmental
engineering problems.
Upon graduation, civil and environmental
engineering students will be able to use the
techniques, skills, and modern engineering
tools necessary for engineering practice.
Direct Criteria for Success:
On an average, 100% of the CEE students in CES 3100 will score 70
points or better as determined by a term project submitted at the end of the
semester in the design areas.
Indirect Criteria for Success:
Exit Interviews should indicate that 70% of the students agreed they were
well prepared to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice.
Upon completion of the course of instruction,
the student will be able to employ effective
communication skills thru various techniques.
Direct Criteria for Success:
On average 100% of the students in all sections of EES 3040: Intro to
Environmental Engineering Science will demonstrate the ability to
formulate a clear original message that presents ideas or shares
information by scoring 70 points or better on their Student Learning Task
used to assess their performance on their class presentation required in
the course.
Direct Assessment Method(s):
Student Learning Tasks
Civil and Environmental engineering students are required to complete a term
project with an accompanying report. On an average, the students should
accumulate 70 points or better in the design project and report.
Indirect Assessment Method(s):
Analysis of exit survey for every CEE student before graduation
Direct Assessment Method(s):
Student Learning Tasks
Class performance and presentation.
Indirect Assessment Method(s):
Analysis of exit survey for every CEE student before graduation
Indirect Criteria for Success:
Exit Interviews should indicate that 70% of the students agreed they were
well prepared to employ effective communication skills thru various
techniques.
Upon graduation, civil and environmental
engineering students will be able to identify of
ethical and professional practice issues;
including project design, execution, and
delivery; and the importance of professional
licensure and continuing education.
Direct Criteria for Success:
On average 100% of the students in CGN 4800, Pre-Senior Design will
demonstrating an understanding of the importance of ethics and
professional practices by scoring 70 points or better on their score on the
Student Learning Task used to assess their performance on a class
presentation on ethics required in the course.
Indirect Criteria for Success:
Exit Interviews should indicate that 70% of the students agreed they were
well prepared to identify ethical and professional practice issues; including
project design, execution, and delivery; and the importance of professional
licensure and continuing education.
Direct Assessment Method(s):
Student learning tasks from the above mentioned courses will be used to
assess this outcome
Indirect Assessment Method(s):
Analysis of exit survey for every CEE student before Method(s): Course
Embedded Assignment (Often in tandem with exam question bank) and Class
Performance or Presentation.
Intended Program Outcomes
Upon graduation, civil and environmental
engineering students will be able to design
systems, components, or processes gained
through design experiences integrated
throughout the curriculum.
Upon graduation, civil and environmental
engineering students will be able to
demonstrate that they have acquired a
proficiency in at least four recognized areas
of Civil and/or Environmental engineering.
Direct and Indirect Methods
Criteria for Success
Direct Criteria for Success:
On average 100% of students in the Design Proficiency Area Courses:
Structures (CES), Geotechnical (CEG), Construction & Transportation
(CCE & TTE), Environmental (ENV), and Water Resources (CWR)
demonstrating the ability to design systems, components, or processes by
scoring 70 points or better on their composite score on the Student
Learning Task used to assess their performance in each course as it
relates to this outcome.
Indirect Criteria for Success:
Exit Interviews should indicate that 70% of the students agreed they were
well prepared to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice.
Direct Criteria for Success:
On average 100 % of the CEE students will score at least 70 points in the
multi disciplinary senior design capstone project.
Indirect Criteria for Success:
Exit Interviews should indicate that 70% of the students agreed they were
well prepared to demonstrate proficiency in at least four recognized areas
of Civil and/or Environmental engineering.
Methods of Assessment
Direct Assessment Method(s):
Student Learning Task.
Class performance and presentations, Instructor Constructed Exams, and
problem-solving exercises.
Indirect Assessment Method(s):
Analysis of exit survey for every CEE student before graduation Method(s):
Course Embedded Assignment (Often in tandem with exam question bank)
and Class Performance or Presentation.
Direct Assessment Method(s):
Student Learning Task. The multidisciplinary design components shall include
at least four major areas in civil and environmental engineering. Each area will
be assessed (a) individually as a major area and (b) as an integrated part of
the design project. The Project will be assessed according to instructor, the
faculty advisor and a jury comprised of licensed P.E.'s
Indirect Assessment Method(s):
Analysis of exit survey for every CEE student before graduation Method(s):
Capstone Course Evaluation and Class Performance or Presentation.